JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
旦 — daybreak
- Reading
- タン・ダン・あき.らか・あきら・ただし・あさ・あした
- Meaning
- daybreak; dawn; morning
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
旦 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is タン・ダン・あき.らか・あきら・ただし・あさ・あした and it means daybreak; dawn; morning. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
旦 appears in everyday japanese words such as 旦那 (master) and 一旦 (once).
Japanese words containing 旦
Frequently asked questions
What does 旦 mean in Japanese?
旦 means daybreak; dawn; morning in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 旦 read?
旦 is read タン・ダン・あき.らか・あきら・ただし・あさ・あした. Reading it inside real words — 旦那 and 一旦 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 旦 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 旦 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 旦 in a word?
A common word containing 旦 is 旦那 (だんな) — "master". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 旦 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 旦 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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